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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

The Canada Japan Society’s 2010 – 2011 season of Movie Nights resumes on Friday, January 21st with a screening of the 2006 award-winner, “Strawberry Shortcakes.”

The film depicts four young women living in the Tokyo megalopolis, all grappling with issues of relationships and careers. While this plot may sound like a Japanese version of “Sex and the City,” it is anything but. There is comedy, but it’s interwoven with dark and somber drama; the film tackles themes of isolation and obsession with a deft, sensitive hand.

The story is based on the manga “Sweet Cream and Red Strawberries” by Kiriko Nananan, who also stars in the film as one of the lead characters.

Read the Midnight Eye review of the film:http://www.midnighteye.com/reviews/strawberry-shortcakes.shtml

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The CJS (Canada Japan Society of Toronto) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing understanding of Canada, Japan, and Canada-Japan relations. We organize cultural and business events, such as monthly screenings of Japanese films and special lectures by eminent speakers; hold social/networking events, such as monthly pub nights and Bonenkai (end-of-year party); and publish a quarterly newsletter. Everyone is welcome.
CJS（日加協会）は、日本とカナダの架け橋となり、両国間の交流を後援する非営利団体です。
毎月一度、選りすぐられた日本映画の上映や、カジュアルな雰囲気のパーティ、そのほか著名な方の特別講演や忘年会、季刊誌発行など、その活動は多岐に渡ります。
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